Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 563 PSY231 / 1 CREDIT / 2 PERIODS LABORATORY FOR STATISTICS Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to computers in the field of psychology. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: PSY230. PSY235 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER To assess historical and psychological perspectives on women and men and to evaluate contemporary viewpoints regarding the psychology of women and men. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of instructor. PSY240 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Human development from conception through adulthood. Includes: physical, cognitive, emotional and social capacities that develop at various ages. Recommended for students majoring in nursing, education, pre-med, and psychology. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the instructor. PSY241 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS UNDERSTANDING AND CHANGING BEHAVIOR Theory and methods for observing, analyzing, and modifying behavior. Prerequisites: PSY101 with grade of "C" or better or permission of Instructor. PSY242 / 1 CREDIT / 2 PERIODS UNDERSTANDING AND CHANGING BEHAVIOR LAB Designed to apply the principles of behavior modification. Application of behavior modification principles, techniques, and treatment(s) to modify self-behavior or the behavior of others. Exposure to the "hands- on" application of behavioral programming, including the identification, development, implementation, assessment, and modification of a behavioral program. Prerequisites: PSY101. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY241. PSY266 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Distinguishes between normal behavior and psychological disorders. Subjects may include stress disorders, problems with anxiety and depression, unusual and abnormal sexual behavior, schizophrenia and addictive behaviors. Causes and treatments of psychological problems and disorders are discussed. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor.